February | 2024 |

See You Later, Bobcats 😭💔

By: Aliya Gallardo, Kirsten Morton, Madison Bassham, Rafael Lupian Celina, TX- As the end of the school year slowly but surely drifts closer, the class of 2024 is in the midst of preparation for their upcoming graduation. Seniors face several stresses and responsibilities in their final year at Celina High School, from applying to colleges…

Play Ball!

By: Ace Draper, Miranda Alanso, Olivia Herron, Kaelyn Bull CELINA, TX- Celina High School’s baseball season is approaching, and some questions must be answered. Last year’s team has left behind high expectations for the future. With 12 seniors lost to graduation, the team has an uphill battle for this season, but the team’s head coach,…

Prom Budgeting: Making Every Penny Count!

Byline: Rosemary Eromon, Sydney Ollison, Breelyn Crow CELINA, TX—High school students and their parents spend hundreds and even thousands of dollars on prom every year. But at the end of the day, is it worth all the time, money, and effort put into it? Prom is an event that high school students eagerly anticipate right…

X Marks the Spot

By: Owen Griffin, Maya Moreles, Isabella Castillo and Tatum Cross CELINA, TEXAS- Twitter, the popular social media platform known for its well-known blue bird logo and short “tweets,” has recently announced a significant change – a new name. As of July 2023, Elon Musk officially changed the brand’s name to X to simplify the company’s…

New Teacher on the Block

By Charlie Hodges, Amaya Hernandez, McKenna Paulson CELINA, TEXAS- New teachers strive to make connections with their students and develop relationships before they begin digging into the curriculum. It can be challenging to be thrown into a class in the middle of a semester and be expected to engage with them like other teachers who…

Student’s Choice Cafè

By Tatum Cross, Rosemary Eromon, Charlie Hodges CELINA, TEXAS- Numerous schools around America are evolving their cafeterias into modern masterpieces as they construct fast food restaurants into their buildings. Incorporating these restaurants can generate a list of several pros and cons as we consider students’ excitement towards the growing popularity. Celina High School is not…

Valentine’s Day as a Student in Celina

By: Breelyn Crow, Miranda Alonso, Kaelyn Bull, Olivia Herron CELINA TX- Valentine’s Day was created around the 14th century. The origins of Valentine’s Day are a mystery that is still debated to this day, but what we do know is Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love, friendship, and admiration. It’s a symbol of love. Throughout…

The Wrestling Mat

Byline: Sydney Ollison, Gael Lupian, Bella Castillo, and Maya Moreles CELINA, TX— Wrestling has become a new sport opened to all athletes at Celina High School. Many have accomplished recent achievements for their first season, while others have joined to try something new. Wrestling is a sport many do not know the rules or regulations…

Battle for Brilliance

By Madison Bassham, Amaya Hernandez, Owen Griffin, & Kirsten Morton CELINA, TX- With Celina High School entering its second semester, students can represent their favorite classes by participating in events. UIL academics, or the University Interscholastic League, is an organization that creates rules for and administers almost all athletic, musical, and academic contests for public…

You Just Got Schooled

By: McKenna Paulson, Ace Draper, Aliya Gallardo CELINA, TX- Exemptions are a significant focus for students regarding finals week. At Celina High School this year, only seniors can be exempt from finals if they meet the grade and absence requirements, whereas last year, all grades could bypass their finals. All students of different grade levels…